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Keep a native Arabic media log
3 weeks
Follow Arabic news and programmes made for native speakers for 3 weeks. Summarise each session in Arabic. This builds the listening and vocabulary B1 needs.
Proof required
Submit a 3-week log of at least 9 sessions: date, source link, a short Arabic summary and new vocabulary.
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A 3-week native Arabic media log.
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| Date | Source link | Minutes | Summary (in Arabic) | New words | |------|-------------|---------|----------------------|-----------|
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Resources
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Argue a position in writing, corrected
2–3 weeks
Write a 250-word opinion piece in Arabic on a current issue. Have a native speaker correct it. Rewrite it using their corrections.
Proof required
Submit your first draft, the native speaker's corrections, and your rewritten version.
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An opinion piece, corrected and rewritten.
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Draft (250 words) Corrections received: | Original | Correction | Rule | |----------|------------|------| Rewrite:
What gets sent back
Resources
Foundationstart here
Depthgo deeper
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Hold a recorded 20-minute discussion
1 week
Have an unscripted 20-minute discussion with a native Arabic speaker on a topic needing opinions. Record both sides. Mark moments where you argued or disagreed.
Proof required
Submit the unedited 20-minute recording and three timestamps where you gave and defended an opinion.
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A recorded 20-minute discussion.
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Recording length: | Timestamp | Opinion I argued | |-----------|------------------|
What gets sent back
Resources
Foundationstart here
Depthgo deeper
What a verifier looks for
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